Johnny Dowd / Christian Kjellvander

Johnny Dowd / Christian Kjellvander

Be prepared to be surprised by two idiosyncratic singer-songwriters: Johnny Dowd, irresistible with his dark humor and absurdity, and Christian Kjellvander, intimate and poetic, telling stories of love, loss, and the small moments that make life meaningful.
For fans of

Tom Waits / Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds / 16 Horsepower / Wovenhand

Johnny Dowd

Johnny Dowd is an alternative country musician from Ithaca, New York, blending raw alt-country with unexpected, experimental twists and a dark, gothic edge. Don’t be fooled by his age, even past sixty, he remains unpredictable and inventive, with songs infused with black humor, absurdity, and unmistakable originality. His music is at once raw, sharp, and occasionally unsettling, leaving listeners with an unforgettable experience that lingers long after the last note.

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Christian Kjellvander

Christian Kjellvander writes songs that slowly take root in your soul. With his warm, resonant voice and delicate guitar playing, he tells stories of love, loss, and the small moments that make life feel vast. His music moves somewhere between folk, Americana, and melancholy, always intimate, honest, and timeless. Whether performing in a small club or on a festival stage, Kjellvander creates an atmosphere where every listener can recognize themselves while being carried into a world of poetic simplicity and deep emotion.

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